Express Sport looks at which Fantasy Premier League stars have been selected most ahead of Gameweek 1

Alexis Sanchez and Eden Hazard were dominant forces in fantasy football last season, with both players generating huge points haul due to their goals from midfield.

However with hefty price tags, injury and uncertainty over their future dampening interest, neither star is among the top 15 most selected players on the official Fantasy Premier League game.

Express Sport has gathered together the most popular picks ahead of the new season, revealing two goalkeepers, five defenders, five midfielders and three forwards who are most sought-after.

(While some of these stars are must-haves for your team ahead of the new season, remember to think outside the box when looking for big differentials – going against the grain and picking an overlooked bargain will leave you in pole position before everyone gets on the bandwagon!)

Scroll through the gallery above to see which Fantasy Premier League players have been most selected ahead of the 2017/18 campaign.